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health care

Apr 17, 2025

Pharmacists are ready — and needed — to do more

Too many Arizonans are waiting too long for basic health care. I’ve been practicing pharmacy in Casa Grande for over 20 years, and I see the strain on patients every […]

A pharmacist organizes drugs on a shelf.
Mar 29, 2025

Lawmakers can enable pharmacists to fill health care gap

Arizona ranks 42nd in the country for access to health care services. Nearly two-thirds of the state (65%) is considered medically underserved, and large portions have no primary care physician […]

Mar 20, 2025

Beyond black and white: uniting Arizona to end homelessness

Arizona’s homelessness crisis is a damning indictment of systemic failure. As lawmakers bicker over ideology and piecemeal policies, the human and economic toll grows — and the looming threat of […]

Medicaid, budget, Petersen, Toma, legislature, Democrats, Republicans
Mar 19, 2025

An open letter to Congressman Ciscomani

Dear Congressman Juan Ciscomani:  I am Clinton Kuntz, CEO of El Rio Health, a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with […]

Two bills this year in the Arizona Legislature propose the creation of an independent body to monitor the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. (Photo by Unsplash)
Mar 6, 2025

Department of Corrections claims additional oversight not necessary after two years of improvements

Facing a potential court-ordered takeover of prison health care, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry claims significant improvements to medical staffing and capacity and a continual increase in […]

Feb 28, 2025

The dangers disabled veterans face from unaccredited claims sharks

In the early 1900s, the commissioner of the Pension Bureau, the predecessor to the Department of Veterans Affairs, testified to Congress that a substantial portion of veteran’s benefits were awarded […]

health care, De Los Santos, House, health insurance
Feb 19, 2025

Charting a science-based path in health care reform

By prioritizing evidence-based practices and systemic solutions, we can truly Make America Healthy Again — not just in name, but in practice.

Jan 21, 2025

Legislature should resist new health care mandates and embrace reforms

We encourage lawmakers to take a thoughtful look at all legislation that will directly impact the health care delivery system.

Dec 29, 2024

Keep the Affordable Care Act Affordable for Arizonans like me

We are yet again standing at the edge of a health care cliff. If Republicans get their way, millions of Americans are in danger of losing their coverage. 

physicians, insurance companies, Phoenix Children's Hospital, University of Arizona College of Medicine
Dec 5, 2024

Access to Health Care Is a Fundamental Human Right

With so much uncertainty surrounding health care access, I remain focused on our vision: building healthier communities and working together to create a future where everyone, regardless of their background or income, has the tools they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

May 10, 2024

Budget needs an ounce of oral health prevention

Luckily, nearly all dental diseases are preventable with the right care and attention. This is a problem we can solve, and covering comprehensive dental care in AHCCCS is a smart move for our state.

prostate cancer, prescriptions,
Mar 31, 2024

My bill promotes transparency, fairness, and prompt payment for health care providers

HB2035 doesn't burden insurers with new costs; instead, it promotes transparency, fairness, and prompt payment—a reasonable expectation. It's time to ensure health care providers receive their due compensation promptly, safeguarding both the integrity of health care delivery and the welfare of patients. 

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